In Season: Apples (and cider)

WNYC News | Oct 3, 2025

It's peak apple season!

New York State is the second-largest apple producer in the country, right behind Washington State, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. WNYC joined her at the Union Square Greenmarket for a tour of the apple stands, where shoppers can find some of the best varieties -- like the popular Empire apple and a new variety called "Ludacrisp." She said apples are priced at $3 to $4 per pound right now, and many orchards are selling mixed bags of apples for $5 per pound. Tarpey also said local apple farmers are critical to the apple economy, because they often make use of undesirable apples by turning it into cider. On Friday, October 10th, you can try hard ciders from makers from across the state at GrowNYC's Cider Village.

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